Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Technical Lead

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Technical Leader for its Transmission & Distribution discipline, with deep expertise in High Voltage Networks and Primary Substations. The role provides technical leadership and oversight for high-voltage substation infrastructure projects, acting as the technical authority for primary substation engineering, protection and control systems. You will guide engineering teams and technical leads through all project phases, from concept and feasibility through FEED, detailed design, construction support and commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Define engineering strategies and technical approaches aligned with industry standards, client specifications and network requirements.
• Review critical deliverables: substation general arrangements, busbar configurations, electrical clearances, insulation coordination, short-circuit studies, lightning protection, earthing, protection and control schematics, interlocking logic, relay configuration and protection coordination.
• Guide the integration of HV equipment, protection systems, SCADA interfaces and communication networks.
• Lead technical design reviews and engineering assurance processes.
• Coordinate with primary, secondary, civil, structural and system studies disciplines, and act as senior technical interface with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Support technical proposals, engineering strategies and major project bids.
• Mentor engineers and technical specialists, promote knowledge sharing and coordinate engineering resources across projects.

Required profile

• Degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in HV primary substation engineering, including protection and control engineering.
• Proven experience delivering large transmission or distribution substation projects across multiple phases.
• Experience leading engineering teams and supporting major infrastructure programs.
• Preferred: experience on UK transmission or distribution substation projects, exposure to National Grid standards, EHV substations (220kV-400kV), IEC 61850, protection relays (ABB, GE, Siemens, SEL), and Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent.

Required skills

• High voltage substation engineering and protection and control engineering
• IEC 61850 and protection relay configuration
• Engineering leadership, team mentoring and client engagement

AECOM offers a hybrid working philosophy and benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.